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Training

Over the past decade, training has become a priority for security and corrections officers. At the CTS Training Institute (CTSTI), preparedness is promoted before critical scenarios unfold. CTSTI offers training programs that combine product tools with knowledge and techniques, preparing officers for various situations and helping agencies manage risks.

Among the training programs is the less-lethal instructor certification course, a 3-day program that teaches the safe use of these products. Additionally, PENN ARMS offers courses on the maintenance of 37MM and 40MM less-lethal launchers.

Course calendar

We are booking classes for December 2025 into 2026

Course Offerings

Image of 3 Day Less-Lethal Instructor Certification Program (ICP)$895/student

3 Day Less-Lethal Instructor Certification Program (ICP)

Training Schedule

As a requirement of their instructor-level training, students must actively engage in the specific exercises of the course they are signing up for. For these lessons to be effective and for the students to pass the courses, they must be in good physical shape. In some of these courses, students may be exposed to chemical agents. It is the responsibility of students with medical issues that have to limit their participation to get medical clearance from their doctor before enrolling. Conditions such as high blood pressure, heart issues, lung issues, including bronchitis and asthma, or allergies are among those that call for such a visit.

CTSTI is not responsible for those students who do not seek medical consultation before participating in the course. Those unable to do the exercises cannot finish the instructor level course. It’s the student’s responsibility to ensure they are physically capable of meeting the course requirements.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive certification as a Combined Systems Instructor, enabling them to provide instruction to end users within their department. The certification remains valid for four years from the date of completion.

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May 14, 2025May 16, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICPPittsburgh Bureau of PolicePittsburgh, PAClick here to see course detailsCLASS IS A GO Registration Open Until 4/30/2025
May 19, 2025May 21, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICPDeschutes County Sheriff OfficeBend, ORClick here to see course detailsCLASS IS A GO Registration Open Until 4/21/2025
June 3, 2025June 5, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICPSharon Police Dept.Sharon, PAClick here to see course detailsCLASS IS A GO Registration Open Until 5/20/2025
June 3, 2025June 5, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICPWestchester County Police Dept.Valhalla, NYClick here to see course detailsCLASS IS A GO Registration Open Until 5/20/2025
June 10, 2025June 12, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICPBlacksburg Police Dept.Blacksburg, VAClick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 5/13/2025
June 10, 2025June 12, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICPMeridian Police Dept.Meridian, IDClick here to see course detailsCLASS IS A GO Registration Open Until 5/27/2025
June 10, 2025June 12, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICPRockingham County DOCBrentwood, NHClick here to see course detailsCLASS IS A GO Registration Open Until 5/27/2025
June 17, 2025June 19, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICPPasco County Sheriff OfficeSpring Hill, FLClick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 5/20/2025
June 20, 2025June 20, 2025Penn Arms ArmorersCastle Rock Police DepartmentCastle Rock, COClick here to see course detailsCLASS IS A GO Registration Open Until 5/23/2025
June 24, 2025June 26, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICPSouthern Regional Public Safety InstituteCamp Shelby, MSClick here to see course detailsCLASS IS A GO Registration Open Until 6/10/2025
June 26, 2025June 27, 2025Ballistic BreachingCentral Delco Tactical Response TeamSharon Hill, PAClick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 5/29/2025
July 1, 2025July 1, 2025Penn Arms ArmorersHanover County Sheriff OfficeHanover, VAClick here to see course detailsCLASS IS A GO Registration Open Until 6/17/2025
July 15, 2025July 17, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICPPerry County Sheriff OfficePerryville, MOClick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 6/17/2025
July 21, 2025July 23, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICPWaukesha County Sheriff OfficeWaukesha, WIClick here to see course detailsCLASS IS A GO Registration Open Until 7/7/2025
July 22, 2025July 24, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICPKinston Police Dept.Kinston, NCClick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 6/24/2025
July 22, 2025July 24, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICPSpeedway Police Dept.Speedway, INClick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 6/24/2025
July 22, 2025July 24, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICPChandler Police Dept.Chandler, AZClick here to see course detailsCLASS IS A GO Registration Open Until 6/24/2025
July 24, 2025July 24, 2025Penn Arms ArmorersWaukesha County Sheriff OfficeWaukesha, WIClick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 6/26/2025
July 28, 2025July 30, 20253-Day Less Lethal ICPWalworth County Sheriff OfficeElkhorn, WIClick here to see course detailsCLASS IS A GO Registration Open Until 7/14/2025
July 31, 2025August 1, 2025Penn Arms ArmorersWalworth County Sheriff OfficeElkhorn, WIClick here to see course detailsRegistration Open Until 7/3/2025